Smyrna to Fort Lauderdale (MQY–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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783 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
CLT Charlotte ~4h 38m LF AAB6F9 Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Lauderdale flights
HOU Houston ~5h 48m LF WN Houston (HOU) to Fort Lauderdale flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Smyrna to Fort Lauderdale
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 783 mi 1h 57m nonstop +1h ahead

MQY–FLL had nonstop service from Contour Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 783 miles in 1h 57m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MQY–FLL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LF Contour Airlines 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MQY to FLL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MQY → FLL
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
Return
FLL → MQY
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FLL delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Smyrna

Nearby airports with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Metric MQY→FLL BNA→FLL HSV→FLL
Distance from MQY 12 mi 96 mi
Nonstop airlines 16 3
Weekly flights 114 4
Flight time 1h 57m 2h 2h 4m
Airports within 200 miles of MQY with service to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Smyrna.
MQY: CDT · FLL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Smyrna, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Distance & Flight Time
783 mi / 1,260 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 57m gate to gate.
Getting from FLL

Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.

Fort Lauderdale Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.

Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.

MQY–FLL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Smyrna to Fort Lauderdale route.
Route details
Distance783 mi / 1,260 km
Flight time1h 57m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MQY
IATA / ICAOMQY / KMQY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation543 ft / 166 m
Destination: FLL
IATA / ICAOFLL / KFLL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr34.2M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MQY to FLL flights.
Nonstop flights from Smyrna Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport take about 1h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 783 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MQY to FLL: Contour Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 57m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Fort Lauderdale is 1 hour ahead of Smyrna.
Nearby alternatives include BNA, HSV and CHA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MQY to FLL

Smyrna Airport (MQY) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) had nonstop service from Contour Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MQY to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MQY to FLL is about 1 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 783 miles (1,260 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Nashville (BNA), Huntsville (HSV) and Chattanooga (CHA).